Director of Research Engagement and External Partnerships

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The Office of Research at Washington State University (WSU) is responsible for advancing the research enterprise at WSU systemwide. The Office of Research facilitates all aspects of the research from pre-award to compliance advancement development and commercialization. The Office of Research amplifies WSUs land-grant mission by partnering with the university community industry leaders and other stakeholders to advance extend and grow the positive impact of WSU research for the state region and nation.

As the Director of Research Engagement and External Partnerships within the Office of Research you will play a critical role in advancing WSUs research enterprise by catalyzing new and emergent collaborative initiatives with national laboratories and other key external partners including industry consortia and federal agencies federally funded research and development centers and federal research the Director role you will lead the identification cultivation and execution of strategic external research partnerships that align with WSUs institutional research strengthssuch as clean energy nuclear science climate resilience advanced materials AI and computing sustainable agriculture and national securityand positionWSUto play a leadership role in addressing complex national and global challenges. You will also work closely with WSUs External Affairs and Government Relations and Corporate Engagement teams and campus and systemwide leadership to ensure cohesive programming and planning.

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65% - Strategic Research Development External Engagement and Partnership Building

• Identify and prioritize emerging national research initiatives that align with WSUs faculty expertise and research priorities and have high value partnership opportunities and alignments.

• Facilitate and lead the development of joint initiatives proposals and strategic partnerships with national labs federally funded research and development centers and federal research laboratories and associated agencies.

• Proactively pursue opportunities forWSUresearchers to lead or participate in national consortia industry-led partnerships and mission critical programming.

• Serve as WSUs primary liaison to federally funded research and development centers and national laboratories building sustained and mutually beneficial relationships and investments.

• Oversee the universitys partnership with then Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) including maintaining executive relationships at the laboratory.

• Identify shared R&D interests and facilitate facultylab engagement through formal and informal channels (e.g. MOUs workshops joint appointments sabbaticals co-funded projects).

• Develop strategic relationships with industry partners to complement lab engagements and foster publicprivate R&D collaborations.

10% - Proposal Support and Capacity Building

• Provide strategic guidance and partnership development support toWSUresearch teams pursuing large-scale proposals involving national laboratories industry and other external collaborators.

• Organize events site visits and workshops to connectWSUfaculty with national lab researchers program managers and industry partners.

10% - Internal Strategy and Communication

• Work collaboratively with WSUs External Affairs and Government Relations and Corporate Engagement teams WSU research Leadership colleges centers and institutes to develop research collaborations.

10% - Supervision

• Provide oversight for select centers and/or institutes that report to the Office of Research as assigned by the VPR including both short/long-term strategic planning: establishing and implementing short/long-term goals objectives policies budgets and operating procedures.

5% - Other Duties as assigned.

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This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime-exempt.

Monthly Salary: $10552.90 - $16857.23 Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a relevant science engineering policy or related discipline and at least 7 years of progressive experience in research development strategic engagement federal programs or collaborative/corporate R&D settings which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a yearforyear basis. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with national laboratory federally funded research and development centers.

• Knowledge of federal funding landscapes and multi-institutional proposal development.

• Track record of initiating or managing multi-party research initiatives or consortia.

• Experience in both academic and national laboratory or industry research settings.

• Strong strategic thinking interpersonal and communication skills.

About the Office of Research - For more information about the great work we are doing and to find our mission and values please visit our website: Office of Research Webpage

Area/College: Office of Research
Department Name: Research Advancement & Partnerships
Location: Pullman WA 99164-1060

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